Prepare against Erwin Bilgen
DEU · World #75,156 classical · FIDE ID 12990159
When preparing against Erwin Bilgen, expect 1.Nf3 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 32 games by Erwin Bilgen, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Erwin Bilgen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erwin Bilgen before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,805 | 1,805 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 34.4% |
| As White | 17 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 52.9% |
| As Black | 15 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 13.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erwin Bilgen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erwin Bilgen's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 10 | 58.8% | 70.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 29.4% | 70.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 11.8% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 59% of White games, 70.0% score
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Bilgen usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Bilgen usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Bilgen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 70.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Bilgen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Bilgen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Bilgen usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Erwin Bilgen's chess games
All 32 games by Erwin Bilgen in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 11 wins, 8 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A82 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E67 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Marius Eckert | 2,104 | Gelsenkirchen Koenigsspringer Open | D02 |
| Nov 2004 | Mijo Mijatovic | 1,885 | ch-Duesseldorf | B32 |
| Nov 2004 | Xiao-You Liu | 1,840 | ch-Duesseldorf | B00 |
| Oct 2005 | Marcus Isdepski | 1,794 | ch-Duesseldorf | B73 |
| Sep 2005 | Dieter Zscheuschler | 1,733 | ch-Duesseldorf | C28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Duesseldorf | 2005 | 14 | 7 | 1,824 |
| Gelsenkirchen Koenigsspringer Open | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,827 |
| 7th Duesseldorf Nord Cup GrC | 2007 | 5 | 3 | 1,712 |
| 11th Pfalz Open B | 2020 | 4 | 1 | 1,566 |
| Kuppenheim 12h Blitz Qualifier | 2005 | 1 | 0 | 2,285 |
| 11th Cologne Longerich Open A | 2014 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,817 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erwin Bilgen's chess games?
32 games by Erwin Bilgen, from Jun 2015 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Erwin Bilgen has played.
What does Erwin Bilgen play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Erwin Bilgen opens with 1.Nf3 (59% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erwin Bilgen answers 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games).
What openings does Erwin Bilgen play as White?
As White, Erwin Bilgen's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erwin Bilgen play as Black?
As Black, Erwin Bilgen most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Gambit (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Erwin Bilgen's FIDE rating?
Erwin Bilgen is currently rated 1,805 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,805 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Erwin Bilgen played?
Our database contains 32 games by Erwin Bilgen, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 8 draws, 13 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erwin Bilgen?
32 games by Erwin Bilgen reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.